102 kips

122 kips
1.0 in.
0.004 Radians
0.005 Radians (14.4.2.1)
0.009 Radians
Rectangular
yes
18 in.
17 in.
> W
> 17 in.
224 kips
224.00 in.
2
N/A in.
2
*
min
= 13.18 in.
19 in.
L > L
min
>
> N/A
> N/A N/A
323.0 in.
2
*Note - Stress limit increased 10 percent due to prevention of shear deformation per Section 14.7.6.3.2.
1.000 in.
2.000 in.
10.000 in.
= h
ri
= 0.625 in.
Thickness of Top and Bottom Cover Layers (each) 0.250 in.
h
cover
< 0.7h
ri
(14.7.6.1)
0.250 < in. OK
5
3.625 in. *
2.000 in.
12.00 in.
h
rt
> 2s (14.7.6.3.4-1)
3.625 > in. OK
h
rt
> 10s (14.7.6.3.4-2)
N/A > N/A
Calculated Rotation =
Total Unfactored Compressive Load = P
T
=
(n
int
= 0 for PEP and CDP)
2
s
=
0.438
10
s
=
III. SHEAR DEFORMATION (AASHTO LRFD 14.7.6.3.4 )
Number of Interior Elastomeric Layers (Excluding Exterior Layer Allowance) = n
int
=
Total Elastomer Thickness = h
rt
= 2h
cover
+ n
int
h
ri
=
N/A
Maximum Total Shear Deformation of Elastomer at Service Limit =
s
=
0
=
2.00
Elastomeric Layer Thickness
= h
cover
=
For PEP, FGP, and Steel-Reinforced Elastomeric Bearings:
N S B A E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G D E S I G N ( E N G L I S H U N I T S )
M E T H O D A - E L A S T O M E R I C P A D S AND S T E E L - R E I N F O R C E D E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G S - S E C T I O N 1 4 . 7 . 6
I. INITIAL DESIGN INPUTS
Dead Load = P
D
=
Steel-Reinforced Bearing Bearing Type:
A A S H T O L R F D , 3 R D E D . , 2 0 0 4 W I T H 2 0 0 5 I N T E R I M S
The following design program was developed based upon the above-referenced AASHTO LRFD code. The program is applicable to the design of
reinforced pads, the program assumes that interior elastomeric layers are of equal thickness, as are the two exterior elastomeric layers. For fiber-
outlined in articles 14.7.6.3.3 and 14.7.6.4 respectively.
elastomeric pads and steel-reinforced elastomeric bearings, both rectangular and circular in shape. For steel-reinforced elastomeric bearings and fiber-
layer per article 14.7.6.3.1. Compressive deflections and anchorage requirements for bearings are to be verified by the user in accordance with provisions
Live Load = P
LL
=
Flange Width
Rotation Construction Tolerance =
Design Rotation =
s
=
Bearing Shape:
Bearing Subject to Shear Deformation?
reinforced pads, the fiberglass reinforcement comprising h
s
shall be assumed to consist of a double fiberglass layer separated by a 0.125 in. bonding
Horizontal Movement of Bridge Superstructure =
0
=
18 OK
II. BEARING GEOMETRY
Flange Width =
Bearing Width = W =
Based on service limit (14.7.6.3.2)
Minimum Bearing Length = L
Bearing Length = L =
Minimum Required Area of Bearing (shear deformation prevented) = A
min
=
Minimum Required Area of Bearing (shear deformation permitted) = A
min
=
N/A
Bearing Area = A =
19.0 13.18 OK
N/A
N/A
Total Elastomer Thickness of PEP = h
rt
=
Total Elastomer Thickness of CDP = h
rt
= t
p
=
For CDP Elastomeric Bearings:
*Note - Applies to FGP and steel-reinforced elastomeric bearings only.
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N S B A E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G D E S I G N ( E N G L I S H U N I T S )
M E T H O D A - E L A S T O M E R I C P A D S AND S T E E L - R E I N F O R C E D E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G S - S E C T I O N 1 4 . 7 . 6
A A S H T O L R F D , 3 R D E D . , 2 0 0 4 W I T H 2 0 0 5 I N T E R I M S
The following design program was developed based upon the above-referenced AASHTO LRFD code. The program is applicable to the design of
0.100 ksi
0.08 < < 0.250 ksi (14.7.6.2)
0.08 < < 0.250 ksi N/A
0.08 < < 0.175 ksi
0.08 < < 0.175 ksi OK
0.69 ksi
0.38 ksi
7.18 (14.7.5.1-1)
N/A (14.7.5.1-2)
< 0.80 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-1)
N/A < N/A ksi N/A

s
<1.00GS ksi (14.7.6.3.2-2)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A
<0.80 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-2)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A
< 1.50 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-3)
N/A < N/A ksi N/A
< 1.00 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-4)
0.69 < 1.00 ksi OK
< 1.00GS ksi (14.7.6.3.2-4)
0.69 <0.72 ksi OK
*Note - Stress limit increased 10 percent due to prevention of shear deformation per Section 14.7.6.3.2.
< 0.88 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-1)
N/A < N/A ksi N/A

s
<1.10GS ksi (14.7.6.3.2-2)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A
<0.88 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-2)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A
< 1.65 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-3)
N/A < N/A ksi N/A
<1.10 ksi (14.7.6.3.2-4)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A
<1.10GS ksi (14.7.6.3.2-4)
N/A <N/A ksi N/A

s

s
Bearings Fixed Against Shear Deformation*:

s
PEP:

s
(14.7.6.2) and (14.7.5.2)
Shear Modulus of Elastomer = G =
Circular Shape Factor = S
l
Rectangular Shape Factor = S
l
For Steel-Reinforced Elastomeric Bearings:
Steel Reinforced:

s
IV. COMPRESSIVE STRESS (AASHTO LRFD 14.7.6.3.2)
Bearings Subject to Shear Deformation:
PEP:
Service Average Compressive Stress (Total Load) =
Service Average Compressive Stress (Live Load) =

s
0.100
For PEP, FGP, and CDP Elastomeric Bearings:
G
N/A
G
FGP:

s
CDP:

s
CDP:

s
Steel Reinforced:
FGP:

s
=
+
=
W) (L h
LW
ri
2
= =
A
T
P
s
o
= =
A
P

LL
L
= =
ri
h
D
4
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N S B A E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G D E S I G N ( E N G L I S H U N I T S )
M E T H O D A - E L A S T O M E R I C P A D S AND S T E E L - R E I N F O R C E D E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G S - S E C T I O N 1 4 . 7 . 6
A A S H T O L R F D , 3 R D E D . , 2 0 0 4 W I T H 2 0 0 5 I N T E R I M S
The following design program was developed based upon the above-referenced AASHTO LRFD code. The program is applicable to the design of
0.004 radians
0.009 radians
0.003 radians
0.008 radians
(14.7.6.3.5b-1)
> ksi N/A
(14.7.6.3.5b-2)
> ksi N/A
(14.7.6.3.5b-3)
> ksi N/A
(14.7.6.3.5c-1)
> psi N/A
(14.7.6.3.5c-2)
< psi N/A
0 (14.7.6.3.5d)
5
(14.7.6.3.5d-1)
> ksi OK
(14.7.6.3.5d-2)
> ksi OK
(14.7.6.3.5d-3)
> ksi N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Service Rotation About Transverse Axis (with Construction Tolerance) =
s,x
=
Total Service Rotation About Longitudinal Axis (with Construction Tolerance) =
s,z
=
Exterior Layer Allowance = n
ext
=
N/A
PEP:
N/A
Rectangular Pads:
0.69
Circular Pads:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Equivalent Number of Interior Elastomeric Layers = n = n
int
+ n
ext
=
Circular Pads:
N/A
CDP:
V. ROTATION (AASHTO LRFD 14.7.6.3.5)
Service Rotation Due to Total Load About Transverse Axis =
Service Rotation Due to Total Load About Longitudinal Axis =
N/A
Rectangular Pads:
0.69
0.42
0.60
N/A
N/A
FGP and Steel-Reinforced:
N/A
x s
rt
h
L
GS
s ,
2
5 . 0 u o
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
z s
rt
h
W
GS
s ,
2
5 . 0 u o
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
|
|
|
.
|

\
|
s
p
t
L
s s
u o 000 , 6 500 , 1
n h
D
GS
s
ri
s
u
o
2
375 . 0
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
n h
W
GS
z s
ri
s
,
2
5 . 0
u
o
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
n h
L
GS
x s
ri
s
,
2
5 . 0
u
o
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
s
p
t
L
s
u o
|
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
000 , 12
s
rt
h
D
GS
s
u o
2
375 . 0
|
|
.
|

\
|
>
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N S B A E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G D E S I G N ( E N G L I S H U N I T S )
M E T H O D A - E L A S T O M E R I C P A D S AND S T E E L - R E I N F O R C E D E L A S T O M E R I C B E A R I N G S - S E C T I O N 1 4 . 7 . 6
A A S H T O L R F D , 3 R D E D . , 2 0 0 4 W I T H 2 0 0 5 I N T E R I M S
The following design program was developed based upon the above-referenced AASHTO LRFD code. The program is applicable to the design of
FGP: Service Limit State
36 ksi
N/A in.
N/A in. (14.7.6.3.1)
Steel-Reinforced: Service Limit State
36 ksi
0.036 in. Controls (14.7.5.3.7-1)
24 ksi (Table 6.6.1.2.5-3)
0.020 in. (14.7.5.3.7-2)
0.036 in.
0.1250 in.
> h
s min
> 0.036 in. OK
6.33 in.
5.67 in. Controls
N/A in.
< W/3
< 5.67 in. OK
17.0 in.
19.0 in.
0.625 in.
0.250 in.
5
3.625 in.
0.1250 in.
4.3750 in.
Reinforcement Thickness = h
s
=
Total Elastomer Thickness = h
rt
=
Number of Interior Elastomeric Layers (Excluding Exterior Layer Allowance) = n
int
=
VII. STABILITY (AASHTO LRFD 14.7.6.3.6)
L/3
D/4
W/3
=
=
Minimum Yield Strength of Fiber Reinforcement = F
yFIBER
=
Total Bearing Thickness = h
rt
+ h
s
(n
int
+1) =
Bearing Length = L =
=
VI. REINFORCEMENT (AASHTO LRFD 14.7.6.3.7)
Minimum Yield Strength of Steel Reinforcement = F
y
=
Steel-Reinforced: Fatigue Limit State
Constant Amplitude Fatigue Threshold = F
TH
=
0.125
Double Fiberglass Layer with 0.125 in. Separation = h
s min total
= 2
hs min
+ 0.125 =
Elastomeric Layer Thickness = h
ri
=
Thickness of top and Bottom Cover Layers (each) = h
cover
=
Required Minimum Reinforcement Thickness = h
s min
=
h
s
Reinforcement Thickness = h
s
=
Total Bearing Thickness = h
rt
+ h
s
(n
int
+1) =
Total Thickness of Bearing Shall Not Exceed the Least of:
4.38
VIII. FINAL DESIGN SUMMARY
Bearing Width = W =
= =
y
s
s
F
h .
h
max
min
0 3
= =
TH
L
s
F
h .
h
max
min
0 2
= =
yFIBER
F
ri
h .
s
h
2 2
min
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